The Story of a Cheat
1936 1h 21m
Life story of a charming scoundrel, with little dialogue other than the star/director's witty narration. As a boy, only he survives a family tragedy when he's deprived of supper (poisonous mushrooms!) for stealing...concluding that dishonesty pays. Through years of dabbling in crime and amusing adventures, two women appear and reappear in his life, a dazzling blonde jewel thief and a stunning brunette gambler. Finally, he meets the mysterious Charbonnier who had saved his life in World War I, leading to the surprising next phase in his career...
Movie Details
| Original title | Le Roman d'un tricheur |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 2, 1936 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | FR |
| Country | France |
| Keywords | gambler, jewel thief, scoundrel |
Ratings
Images
More Like The Story of a Cheat
20 movies you may also enjoy
Despicable Me
Idiots
Pulp Fiction
The Wrecking Crew
The Wolf of Wall Street
One Battle After Another
Knives Out
White Chicks
Kingsman: The Secret Service
The Gentlemen
The Bad Guys 2
The Bad Guys
The Naked Gun
Beverly Hills Cop
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Bad Boys: Ride or Die
Bad Boys
The Mask
FAQ
What is The Story of a Cheat about?
Life story of a charming scoundrel, with little dialogue other than the star/director's witty narration. As a boy, only he survives a family tragedy when he's deprived of supper (poisonous mushrooms!) for stealing...concluding that dishonesty pays. Through years of dabbling in crime and amusing adventures, two women appear and reappear in his life, a dazzling blonde jewel thief and a stunning brunette gambler. Finally, he meets the mysterious Charbonnier who had saved his life in World War I, leading to the surprising next phase in his career...
When was The Story of a Cheat released?
The Story of a Cheat was released on Oct 2, 1936 (status: Released).
Who directed The Story of a Cheat?
Sacha Guitry directed The Story of a Cheat.
What is the TMDB rating of The Story of a Cheat?
The Story of a Cheat has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 from 75 votes.